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  • Engineering
  • Environmental Science
  • Control Systems

Background:

  • Industrial PID controllers offer stability but require frequent retuning due to operational changes.
  • Reservoir water level regulation is crucial for flood prevention in surrounding areas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an optimal automatic system for reservoir water level regulation.
  • To enhance flood control by adaptively adjusting PID controller parameters.

Main Methods:

  • A novel optimization method combining reinforcement learning and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO).
  • A mathematical equation was developed to guide the PSO, enhancing the reinforcement learning fitness function.
  • Simulations were performed using MATLAB and Python.

Main Results:

  • The developed control system effectively combined the advantages of reinforcement learning and PSO, minimizing their disadvantages.
  • Simulations yielded very good results, validating the system's performance.
  • The system was successfully implemented, demonstrating practical flood prevention capabilities.

Conclusions:

  • The adaptive PID controller parameter adjustment system offers a robust solution for reservoir water level management.
  • The developed optimal automation system for dams should be implemented and adapted for wider use in Romania.
  • This research contributes to improved flood control strategies through intelligent automation.